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Tex. Occ. Code § 157.056

PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION

Known as the Medical Practice Act

The act spans §§ 151–172 (375 sections).

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff

The following information must be provided on each prescription subject to this subchapter:

(1) the patient's name and address;

(2) the drug to be dispensed;

(3) directions to the patient regarding the taking of the drug and the dosage;

(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;

(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician;

(6) the name, address, telephone number, and identification number of the registered nurse or physician assistant completing or signing the prescription drug order;

(7) the date; and

(8) the number of refills permitted.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.